The Lord Lieutenant, as Commandant Merseyside Army Cadets, and Mr Ronald Muirhead joined the Cadets at Altcar Training Camp where 400 Cadets celebrated the passing of 40 years since the County Cadet Force changed its name from West Lancashire ACF to Merseyside ACF. The visitors were welcomed by the Commandant, Colonel Richard Goodwin. The ceremony included a Drumhead Service conducted by senior chaplain, the Revd David Taylor. Reservists of 208 Battery, 103 Regiment Royal Artillery . All the Cadets received a commemorative mug and a slice of 40th Anniversary cake.